Nine Pin Cider is excited to host their 5th annual PRESSING PARTY. Join the Nine Pin crew as they once again press over 100 varieties of Samascott Orchards, Lindsey’s Idyllwood Orchard, and wild foraged apples LIVE into one “MONSTER” cider blend and celebrate all things pressed. This year’s party will also feature the release of the 2017 batch of The Cider Monster!
Nine Pin’s PRESSING PARTY will include hand pressed burgers from Burger 21, french pressed coffee from Electric City Roasters, body presses through massages from Albany Massage, T-Shirt pressing from Compas Life, an apple jug bench press competition sponsored by North Albany’s CrossFit Beyond, pressed quesadillas from Muddaddy Flats, tastings from Albany Distilling Company, pressed donut ice cream sliders from The Dutch Udder Craft Ice Cream, free temporary Nine Pin tattoo presses, pressed candle stacks with Collar City Candle, a pie eating contest where you can press your face into a delicious apple pie, fresh pressed mimosa bar, and more! Winner of the bench press competition (both men and women) will receive a Nine Pin gift basket and a 1 month free membership to Cross Fit Beyond. Winner of the pie eating contest will win an amazing cider gift basket as well.
Throughout the day the apple press will be running, cider will be pouring, and they will have live original music from Jay Maloney 11-1pm, Hunny Slider 1:30-3:30pm, Side Show Willie 4-6pm with 102.7 WEQX – The REAL Alternative doing a LIVE broadcast from 12-2pm.
General Admission tickets in advance are 15$ and at the door are 20$ (include a complimentary glass of cider). Cider Monster Special tickets are 30$ and are only available in advance (includes a complimentary glass of cider and a bottle of Cider Monster 2016 to go). DD tickets are 5$.
Local vendor goods will all be available for purchase at the event.
The Capital Craft Beverage Trail proudly presents the 4th annual Drink Albany, a pop-up New York State craft beverage market and tasting event. Join us on October 5th from 6-9pm on the 4th floor of the New York State Museum for the New York craft beverage experience of the year.
General Admission tickets include a souvenir sample glass and the opportunity to sample the world class libations produced right here in the Capital Region and New York State. In addition, products will be available for purchase by the can, bottle and growler to take home.
Last year’s SOLD OUT so make sure you get your tickets in advance! A limited amount of discounted Early bird tickets will be available until September 21st!
Sip away while enjoying views of the New York’s capital city. The carousel will be running from 6 to 8 pm for complimentary rides as well!
Producers will include:
Albany Distilling Company
Altamont Vineyard and Winery
Artisanal Brew Works
Brown’s Brewing Company
C.H. Evans Brewing Albany Pump Station
Chatham Brewing
Common Roots Brewing Company
Druthers Brewing Company
Fort Orange Brewing
Great Flats Brewing
Indian Ladder Farms Cidery and Brewery
Mad Jack Brewing Company
Nine Pin Cider
Olde York Farm: Distillery & Cooperage
Oligan Distilling
Racing City Brewing Company
Real McCoy Beer Co
Rip Van Winkle Brewing Company
Royal Meadery
S&S Farm Brewery
Shmaltz Brewing Company
The Beer Diviner
Wolf Hollow Brewing Company
Yesfolk Tonics
Other vendors will include:
Casks & Kegs Tours
Collar City Candle
Convergence Craft
Discover Albany
Discover Saratoga NY
The Dutch Udder Craft Ice Cream
fin – your fishmonger
Helderberg Brewery
Drink More Good
Screen Designs Inc.
Hedonic Tonic LLC
Looking forward to this amazing event!!! See you Friday, October 5th!
Over the course of three days, and across EMPAC’s four main venues and public spaces, the 10YEARS celebration will mark a decade since the building’s opening in 2008 by presenting a diverse offering of cross-disciplinary performances spanning music, dance, theater, film, and many experiential spaces in between. Five of these performances have been newly commissioned by EMPAC, were developed over the past year through the artist-in-residence program, and will make their world premiere this weekend.
In addition to the lineup of performances and installations, Saturday’s events will include a research demonstration by the Cognitive and Immersive Systems Laboratory (CISL), a talk on digital archiving strategies by EMPAC Director Johannes Goebel, and an address by Rensselaer President Shirley Ann Jackson preceding Saturday evening’s Ambisonic performance in the Concert Hall.
Mark your calendars for Friday, October 12…Brews and Boos returns for a second year of Craft Beverage Tasting, Live Music and Terrifying Haunted Attractions!
Liberty Ridge Farm presents music from Vermont favorite Saints and Liars with special guests Honey Suckle Vine Band. Doors open at 5:30pm, music begins at 6:30. 2018 featuring 15 cideries, wineries and breweries! Save $5 with presale online tickets now through Oct 10th – Brews & Boos only – $42.
Upgrade your admission with a Combo ticket and receive access to the live music and beverage tasting area along with full access to all 6 Nightmare Attractions and Sideshow! Online combo tickets – $60.
Last year’s event was sold out! Save $5 with online tickets. Gate tickets are on a first come first serve basis, quantities are limited.
Online tickets on sale now through Oct 10th.
This is a 21+ event. No refunds will be given. Admission includes tickets for 8 beverage tastings. This is a Halloween event please expect lines and plan accordingly.
ALL GUESTS ARE REQUIRED TO PRESENT PROPER IDENTIFICATION AT THE GATE. IT DOES NOT MATTER IF YOU ARE AGE 21 OR 121, YOU MUST PRESENT VALID, NON-EXPIRED IDENTIFICATION. THOSE WITH IDENTIFICATION FROM OUTSIDE NEW YORK STATE WILL BE REQUIRED TO PRESENT A SECOND FORM.
Join us for the 13th Annual Oktoberfest Celebration on Saturday, October 13th, 2018 from 1-5 PM at the Adirondack Pub & Brewery! Enjoy a day full of all things Oktoberfest with the beautiful Lake George Fall foliage as your backdrop. A portion of the proceeds from Oktoberfest will benefit the local Lions Club chapter.
Nonstop Polka Music, Adirondack Brewery Beer Garden, Bratwurst, Dancing, Knackwurst, Keg Tossing, Weisswurst, Potato Pancakes, Stein Hoisting, New York State Guest Breweries, Costume Contest (see below for details and prizes), Endless Beer Sampling, Local Wine, Craft Cider, Cornhole, Dancing Chickens, Fall Foliage, Artisan Cheese, and so much more!
Don’t Miss This Fantastic Event!
Live Entertainment All Weekend ~ Family Fun ~ Hearty Fall Menu ~ FREE Admission! Please, no dogs.
Live Music Saturday
Last Daze – 10am-Noon
Giving an acoustic performance of their original alternative rock along with versions of the best music from the last 50 years of music.
Stone Revival Band – Noon-4pm
Performing classic rock material of such bands as The Grateful Dead, The Band, and Pink Floyd, as well as their originals.
Live Music Sunday
The Blonde Roots – 10am-Noon
Offering a unique sound layered with distinct harmonies, back and forth vocals, and bass guitar and acoustic-electric combinations.
Raisinhead – Noon-4pm
An abundance of engaging musical styles performed with talent and heart by well-worn jam band veterans.
Hearty Fall Food & Drink Menu
We’re featuring Smoked Beef Brisket Sandwiches, Mac-n-Cheese, Garlic-Herb Smoked Potatoes, Toasted Curry Pumpkin & Black Bean Soup, Maple Baked Beans, Fresh Apple Cider Lemonade, Apple Pie, and Pumpkin Muffins, as well as all of the usual favorites too (bbq chicken sandwiches, burgers, hot dogs, etc). Grab a draft or bottled beer from our sundeck bar, relax, and enjoy your day!
Smitty’s Food Tent is serving up festival favorites like fried bananas & oreos, smoothies, orange julius, and fresh lemonade & limeade!
Enjoy a sweet & salty kettle corn treat from Oliver’s Cafe!
Vendors & Activities Open Saturday & Sunday, 10am-4pm
Enjoy our famous fall activities during peak foliage!
Scenic Gondola Skyrides
Downhill Mountain Biking & Hiking
Climbing Structures & Bungee Trampoline
Miniature & Disc Golf
Featured Activities (fees apply)
Awesome Inflatable Village & Zorbing presented by Bounce Around
Inflatables – $2 for single use, $10 for all-day bracelet
Zorb Criss Cross – $5 per ticket
Candle Making Workshop presented by Wax ‘n’ Wix
$10 for 1 lb candle
$14 for 1.25 lb candle
An Array of Adirondack Artisans – Browse our slopeside shopping village!
Harvest Fest 2018 features 80+ artisans displaying their own handcrafted items such as furniture made of locally reclaimed wood, upcycled book origami, original paintings and photography, all-natural bath & beauty essentials, primitives & Adirondack decor, hand-painted fabrics, knit scarves & accessories, unique handmade jewelry and pottery, specialty food items, NY made wines and spirits, and so much more! Artisans interested in booth space should contact cindy@goremountain.com.
I Love NY Interactive Kiosk
A captivating display of interactive touch screens and engaging activations featuring:
VR Around the State- Tour NY with Virtual Reality!
Discover Your Travel Personality with a Fun Quiz
Play Trivia Games
Visit the Photo Booth
Children’s Entertainment – FREE!
Penelope the Clown- free face painting, balloon animals, and awesome clowning around all weekend!
Pony Rides & Petting Zoo presented by Adirondack Dreamcatcher Farm.
The Wicked Witch of the West will be strolling the festival grounds.
Mr. Mike & his Big Red Box of Magic join us with strolling magic and a stage show each day.
Adirondack Raptors are here on Sunday- meet a Great Horned Owl, Eurasian Eagle Owl, and Harris Hawk!
Bacon Bits the crowd-strolling entertaining potbelly pig is here on Sunday!
Field Games & Fall Crafts for Kids- check our Weekend Schedule below for locations and times.
Great Lift Ticket Deals:
Special Exclusive to Harvest Fest: Gore X4 Packs- $189
Four transferable tickets valid Sunday-Friday, non-holiday at Gore Mountain!
Also on sale: Snow Sampler 4-packs valid any day at Gore, Whiteface, and Belleayre.
Pick up your 18-19 season pass or frequent skier card while you’re here!
Weekend Schedule:
Saturday, October 6
10am-12pm Live music from Last Daze
10am-4pm Shopping Village & Attractions Open
10am-4pm Pony Rides & Petting Zoo Open
10am-4pm I Love NY Interactive Kiosk Open
10am-4pm Gore table open inside Base Lodge (Job Fair 11am-1pm)
11am-1pm Guess How Many Candy Corns? for Kids- at the Gore table, winner announced at 1:30pm.
11am-12pm Trick-or-Treat Scavenger Hunt for Kids (register at the Gore table inside)
11am-3pm Poster Coloring Craft for Kids- inside near the Gore table
12-4pm Live music from Stone Revival Band
12-1pm Strolling Magic by Mr. Mike & his Big Red Box of Magic
12:30pm Make Your Own Hiking Stick for Kids- lower level of Base Lodge
1pm Nature Hike for Kids
1:30pm Magic Show by Mr. Mike & his Big Red Box of Magic
2:30-3:30pm Field Games for Kids
Sunday, October 7
10am-12pm Live music from The Blonde Roots
10am-4pm Shopping Village & Attractions Open
10am-4pm Adirondack Raptors Meet & Greet
10am-4pm Strolling Entertainment by Bacon Bits the potbelly pig
10am-4pm Pony Rides & Petting Zoo Open
10am-4pm I Love NY Interactive Kiosk Open
10am-4pm Gore table open inside Base Lodge (Job Fair 11am-1pm)
11am-1pm Guess How Many Candy Corns? for Kids- at the Gore table, winner announced at 1:30pm.
11am-12pm Trick-or-Treat Scavenger Hunt for Kids (register at the Gore table inside)
11am-3pm Poster Coloring Craft for Kids- inside near the Gore table
12-4pm Live music from Raisinhead
12-1pm Strolling Magic by Mr. Mike & his Big Red Box of Magic
12-1pm Lego “Build-It” Competition for Kids (ages 3+)- inside near the Gore table
1:30pm Magic Show by Mr. Mike & his Big Red Box of Magic
2pm Halloween Egg Hunt- on The Arena
2:30-3:30pm Field Games for Kids
Please check back for updates and additional details for Harvest Fest 2018!
Join us for the Lake George Village Oktoberfest and Fall Festival on Friday, October 5th through Sunday, October 7th on Canada Street across from Shepard Park! The heart of Lake George is transformed into a Bavarian-style street fair as we celebrate the arrival of Fall in the Adirondacks.
What is the Lake George Village Oktoberfest?
It is a FREE ENTRY event with: Nonstop German & Polka Music, Traditional Dancers, Adirondack Brewery Beer Garden, Local Artisan Vendors, Carnival Rides, Bratwurst, Crafts, Dancing, Knackwurst, Keg Tossing, Weisswurst, Potato Pancakes, Stein Hoisting, Pony Rides, Local Wine, Dancing Chickens, Fall Foliage, and so much more!
For more info: http://lakegeorgeoktoberfest.com/lake-george-octoberfest/
The Hops and Harvest Festival features the best of fall in Upstate New York with activities like a pie eating contest, hops demonstration, food vendors, music, and more! We will be entertained with bluegrass music throughout the night by The Lonely Heartstring Band, Honeysuckle, and the Infamous Stringdusters! The Infamous Stringdusters have consistently covered new ground, inspired fans, and won a 2018 Grammy for Best Bluegrass Album for their 2017 release Laws of Gravity.
When you walk in the Capital Region Walk for R.I.T.A., you join the effort with hundreds of thousands of people to raise awareness and funds that allow the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP) to invest in new research, create educational programs, advocate for public policy, and support survivors of suicide loss. In addition, the Capital Region NY Chapter uses funds to provide free suicide prevention education, training and support programs to the local community.
Thanks to Walkers and Donors like you, AFSP has been able to set a goal to reduce the annual suicide rate 20% by 2025.
The renowned celebration of beer, music and food celebrates its 24th anniversary Labor Day weekend much to the delight of visitors that have made it their annual tradition.
The Mount Snow Brewers Festival is established as one of the premier events of its kind in the Northeast, named one of The 20 Best Summer Destinations In Ski Country by FREESKIER Magazine , and we are expecting nearly 50 different breweries to be on-hand pouring their beers and ciders from 100+ different taps.
As always, there will be tons of great food options on the festival grounds with a huge BBQ on Cuzzins deck along with vendors whipping up kettle korn, crepes, waffles and a few other surprises to satiate your appetite.
Quality live music will be on-stage throughout the event starting on Saturday.
Start your Brewers Festival weekend off by burning a few calories in support of a great cause! For the fifth year, Mount Snow and the American Cancer Society have teamed up to bring you the Hops For Hope 5k, a fun run with all proceeds going to the American Cancer Society. The top fundraiser will receive a 2018/19 Mount Snow Season Pass!
The renowned celebration of beer, music and food celebrates its 24th anniversary Labor Day weekend much to the delight of visitors that have made it their annual tradition.
The Mount Snow Brewers Festival is established as one of the premier events of its kind in the Northeast, named one of The 20 Best Summer Destinations In Ski Country by FREESKIER Magazine , and we are expecting nearly 50 different breweries to be on-hand pouring their beers and ciders from 100+ different taps.
As always, there will be tons of great food options on the festival grounds with a huge BBQ on Cuzzins deck along with vendors whipping up kettle korn, crepes, waffles and a few other surprises to satiate your appetite.
Quality live music will be on-stage throughout the event starting on Saturday.
Start your Brewers Festival weekend off by burning a few calories in support of a great cause! For the fifth year, Mount Snow and the American Cancer Society have teamed up to bring you the Hops For Hope 5k, a fun run with all proceeds going to the American Cancer Society. The top fundraiser will receive a 2018/19 Mount Snow Season Pass!
Did you know Albany was once at the center of the North American beer industry? Albany Beer Historian, Craig Gravina, is an author and co-founder of the Albany Ale Project. Craig will be leading tours through Albany’s former brewing districts, discussing the impact beer and ale had on Albany. Tour is offered in four of Albany’s Distinct Neighborhoods. Each pub will offer drink specials exclusive to tour attendees!
The Warehouse District tour will meet at Lost and Found, located on the corner of Broadway and Pleasant Street. Lost and Found specializes in craft beer and locally sourced food. The Warehouse District is the heart of our local craft beverage industry and Craig will highlight the brewers of the neighborhood’s past and present.
It’s the Pearlpalooza 2018 Cornhole Tournament, brought to you by Gasko & Meyer, Inc. Registration is at 11:00am, and the bags fly at noon. Participants must be 21+ to enter. Registration fees are $15 per person/$30 per team. This is a single elimination tournament. A maximum of 18 teams will be allowed to compete. Register in advance at: nycornhole.com
Compete for great prizes from Pearlpalooza sponsors, including:
1st place (prizes valued at $400)
Braven Brewery prize pack, including t-shirts, pint glasses, and brewery tour
Pair of tickets for Modest Mouse at the Palace Theatre on October 14
Pair of tickets for The Struts and White Reaper at Upstate Concert Hall on September 30
$50 Gift Certificate to Pearl Street Pub
$50 Gift Certificate to Ama Cocina
Albany Distilling Company prize pack, including t-shirts, rocks glasses, sunglasses, and gift card
Limited edition Pearlpalooza poster Downtown Albany t-shirts DuClaw brewing company prize package DuClaw and Braven Brewing beer WEQX t-shirts
2nd place (prizes valued at $150)
Pair of tickets for Milky Chance at Upstate Concert Hall on September 29
$50 Gift Certificate to Public House 42
Pearlpalooza t-shirts
Downtown Albany t-shirts
WEQX t-shirts
3rd place (prizes valued at $50)
Downtown Albany t-shirts
WEQX t-shirts
Sponsored by Gasko & Meyer, Inc., Braven Brewery Company, DuClaw Brewing Company, The Downtown Albany Business Improvement District, WEQX, Albany Distilling Company, Albany Parking Authority, and the City of Albany.
Solarfest, New England’s most entertaining source of energy education for over 20 years, is coming to Stratton Mountain in Londonderry on Saturday, August 18th and Sunday, August 19th! Two days of live music, yoga, arts, and over 50 workshops on the latest in renewable energy, sustainable living, technology, innovation, and activism.
Live music features The Balkun Brother and Burlington’s own Gang Of Thieves. Plus, Josh Fox – director of “Gasland”- performs “The Truth Has Changed” live, with music by Alex Ebert of Edward Sharpe & The Magnetic Zeroes.
This beer festival is centered around all things spontaneous and fermented, including alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages and foods. It surrounds the fall release of Rooted: Festival guests have the opportunity to sample unique mixed fermented beers and we hope you will join us to share in the celebration of fermentation! with 20+ breweries, music from the Rich Clements Band and Josh Casano and food provided by The City Beer Hall.
Join Shea as she broadcasts live from 11:00am to 1:00pm at the 2018 Churney Gurney Mountain Bike Festival. She’s giving away two pairs of tickets to The Struts with White Reaper and Spirit Animal at Upstate Concert Hall on September 30th. She’ll be with our friends from FSO and the FSO bus!
Grey Ghosts Bikes will be there along with Common Roots Brewing who will be pouring their beers!
Races start at 9:00am. Register online at bikereg.com from Cat 1 Men’s and Women’s through Tire.
Factory Demos from Niner, Cannondale, and Felt! All proceeds benefit the Under The Woods Foundation mission of providing unique experiences for differently abled children, including those on the autism spectrum.
Join Jeff as he broadcast live from The French Mountain Commons, Log Jam outlet Centers and The Adirondack Outlet Mall on Friday, August 3rd from 4:00pm to 6:00pm. Enter for a chance to win passes to Wild Adriatic’s “The Summit” and The Adirondack Independent Music Festival. For more info on the outlets, visit fmcljo.com.
On Saturday August 18th Indian Ladder Farms has put together a day full of great local music, good food and farm fresh beer. This will be a great opportunity for beer and cider enthusiasts to not only try a wide range of new beverages from dozens of local craft breweries, cideries and distilleries, but also to meet and talk with the producers themselves.
Taking that idea further, the farm is offering an educational aspect to the event with a hop picking demonstration earlier in the day at 11am. Indian Ladder Cidery and Brewery makes their products with hops, barley and apples grown on site.
Music Schedule:
3:00-4:30 – Rattling Baddies
5:00-6:30 – College Farm
7:00 – 8:30 – Grassroots Rebels
9:00-11:00 – Stone Revival Band
Most people that visit Indian Ladder Farms are familiar with the orchards, the farm market, the brewery and its beer garden, but the festival itself will take place a few fields back in a beautiful setting nestled near the Helderberg escarpment. Gates will open at 2pm with live music from 3pm until 11pm. Food will be available for purchase.
Breweries attending:
Indian Ladder Farms Cidery and Brewery
KCBC
Interboro
Trillium
Ommegang
Common Roots
Peekskill
Helderberg Mountain Brewery
Prison City
Community Beer Works
Brooklyn Brewery at the CIA
Evan Ales
Crossroads Brewing Company
Mad Jack
Moustache Brewing Company
and more…
Tickets will be $25 in advance starting Friday July 13th, ticket price will be $35 at the gate. All ages are welcome, this is a family friendly event, admission is free for children under 12. There are limited tickets for this event, purchasing in advance is recommended.
